&quot;For the great empire of liberty, forward!&quot; : Speech of Maj.-Gen. Carl Schurz, of Wisconsin, delivered at Concert Hall, Philadelphia, on Friday evening, September 16, 1864.

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906; Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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Carl Christian Schurz was a German revolutionary, involved in the 1848 revolution. Following the revolution, he immigrated to America, settling in Philadelphia. In 1861 he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Spain. He served during the Civil War for the Union, commanding the "German regiments."

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Title "For the great empire of liberty, forward!" : Speech of Maj.-Gen. Carl Schurz, of Wisconsin, delivered at Concert Hall, Philadelphia, on Friday evening, September 16, 1864.

Creator Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Date 1864

Geographic Coverage United States--Politics and government--1861-1865

Extent 16 pages

Dimensions 24 cm

Note Printed by the Union Congressional Committee.

Language English

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Type Text

Repository Millersville University Archives and Special Collections

Subject (Topic) Political campaigns
Campaign literature, 1864--Republican.

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